

Goal Crushing Mistakes 90% of People Make
Sep 30, 2025
A surprising 90% of people unknowingly sabotage their goals. Momentum can cloud judgment, leading many to dangerous shortcuts that hinder progress. Discover how your ambitions might distract you from what truly works in your life. Scott emphasizes the importance of auditing your methods to identify your strengths and using patience reminders to maintain focus. Finally, he highlights the value of accountability partners and tracking progress to ensure consistent growth toward lasting success.
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Goals Can Become Distracting
- A goal can become a distraction that wrecks other areas of your life when you want it too badly.
- Scott warns that obsessive focus on a goal often causes neglect of stability and balance.
Resist Shortcut Temptation
- Avoid taking shortcuts when momentum builds because they often disrupt the proven process.
- Pause before changing what’s working to prevent momentum from turning into a roadblock.
Spousal Motivation For Consistency
- Scott notes his four-day workout routine and how his wife's reaction motivates him to keep it.
- Missing workouts removes that positive reinforcement and changes his behavior.